Time for longest war’ to conclude

As the 11th anniversary of the war in Afghanistan approaches, one wonders why ending the longest war in United States history hasnít been part of the public debate surrounding the elections.

The horrific human costs of more than a decade of war include hundreds of thousands of Afghan civilians who have been killed and wounded. As of the end of September, 2,000 U.S. personnel have died, with many more have been wounded. In spite of numerous casualties and billions of dollars spent on this war, most politicians, except for our local congressman, seem unconcerned about it. And many Americans seem unaware of this tragic error in American foreign policy.

The Russians, after a humiliating defeat in Afghanistan, laughed at the U.S. when we first waged this war. Isnít it time to bring the troops home?

MICHAEL D. TRUE

Worcester

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